Trusts for Minors.
Planning Today for Your Child’s Tomorrow.
Why Set Up a Trust for a Minor?
If a minor child inherits assets outright (such as through a will or life insurance policy), a court-appointed guardian of the estate must manage those funds until the child turns 18. At that point, the full amount is turned over to the child—regardless of whether they’re ready to handle it.
A Trust for Minors avoids this by allowing you to:
Decide who will manage the assets for your child
Control when and how distributions are made (e.g., at ages 25, 30, or in stages)
Provide for specific needs such as education, housing, or healthcare
Avoid the need for court oversight or conservatorship
Ensure responsible, long-term support beyond age 18
How It Works
You (the grantor) create a trust that names your child as a beneficiary
You choose a trustee—someone you trust to manage and distribute the funds according to your instructions
The trustee manages the assets until your child reaches the age(s) you’ve designated
The trust can be funded through your will, life insurance policy, or other assets
You can also name multiple children as beneficiaries and set terms that apply to each of them individually or collectively.
Options for Including a Minor’s Trust
We typically include minor’s trusts in one of two ways:
As part of a revocable living trust, where minor beneficiaries are named and provisions are built into the overall plan
Through a testamentary trust created by your will, which takes effect if you pass away while your children are still under the age(s) specified
We’ll help you choose the approach that makes the most sense for your family’s structure, assets, and values.
At Poppy Legal Group, we work with parents and guardians to create estate plans that reflect care, protection, and long-term planning. A Trust for Minors isn’t just a financial tool—it’s a lasting expression of your commitment to your child’s well-being, even if you’re no longer here to provide for them directly.